Dela
Gender: Girl
Meaning: All, completely; fairy maiden; beautiful goddess
Origin: Old Germanic Alia (all, completely), or a short form of Eleanor, Ellen, or Isabella
Popularity: Ranked #6176 in 2025 with 19 babies born.
History: A variant or related form of Ella. Shares the meaning 'All, completely; fairy maiden; beautiful goddess.'
Similar names: delaiah, delana, delanee, delaney, delani, delanie, delanny, delany
Name length: 4 letters
How common is Dela? About 1 in 175,184 babies born in 2025 were named Dela, or roughly 0.1 per day in the United States.
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Frequently asked about Dela
What does the name Dela mean?
Dela means “All, completely; fairy maiden; beautiful goddess” from Old Germanic Alia (all, completely), or a short form of Eleanor, Ellen, or Isabella roots.
What is the origin of the name Dela?
Dela has Old Germanic Alia (all, completely), or a short form of Eleanor, Ellen, or Isabella origin. The traditional meaning is “All, completely; fairy maiden; beautiful goddess”.
How popular is Dela?
Dela ranked #6116 in 2025 — given to 19 babies that year.
When was Dela most popular?
Dela peaked in 2025 with 19 babies registered that year.
Is Dela a boy or girl name?
Dela is predominantly a girls' name — over 90% of Delas in registered births are female.
Is the name Dela rising or falling in popularity?
Dela has risen 1204 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years — from #7320 in 2020 to #6116 in 2025.
How long has Dela been recorded?
Dela appears in birth records across 73 years — from 1888 through 2025.